Kai
"What you need to do is move the variable and then solve the equation from there. Bear in mind of the operation when it's being moved. That's the common mistake every student make," said Natalie while we go from each mathematic question there is on algebra equations. Learning with her has been quite easy for me to understand. I had no problems of receiving input from her and I enjoyed her lesson. It's very comforting.
Over the last two hours, I have been in her room studying about the maths in mathematics and how what I assumed I know wasn't enough for me to know about the goddamn subject. As much as I love the satisfaction of knowing that you did a maths' question right, what ticks me the most is spending too much time learning on the subject. It was unbearable.
"Well, I think that's it for today. You're a great learner Kai, I'm surprised your parents want you to take tutoring session. It seems like you don't even need it in the first place. Your coordination is right, you're fast at picking up... I just don't get why you're here," spoke the beautiful blonde woman as she puts down her glasses on the table. She was three years older than me, but she looks so young, but then again, I looked like I'm fifteen so no argument to that.
Regarding her question, I was contemplating whether I should tell her the truth or I should just pretend that I wasn't good in maths. Even I myself think it's not fair for my parents to do that to me. It was like they're locking away my freedom in my free time. I know that mom agrees to this stupid idea, but she was not into the whole idea as well. My dad, however, thinks that it was unnecessary for me to have a good time when I'm seventeen. Said that I needed to learn to struggle while I was young before I enter my job life. But mom... she insisted that I should have fun while I'm young before I struggle. To both of them, I have no idea what I should do while I'm young. It's no more than feeling lost in my journey, I think.
"Well, I-,"
'It's your life, Kai.'
I sighed, shaking my head. I need to be brave for myself. "My parents. They force me to have this tutor session. I... am good enough in my academics, I swear. I study all day long up until night to get what makes my parents happy. But they... they just don't get me. It's because I'm the only child and that they want me to struggle to achieve because who else is gonna achieve it if it wasn't me. Sometimes... I feel that I work too hard that they don't even know me as their child anymore but as a worker for their legacy. Mom's okay with me... but Dad... he's very strict on me...," I let out, releasing yet another weight on my shoulder that I didn't know I had.
I know that I shouldn't be talking about my personal life to someone I just knew for a day. But along those two hours of knowing Natalie. She treats me like I was one of her long-lost siblings. It was calming to talk to her about it, and I feel that I could trust her as a person.
She tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear, looking at me quietly. "It's fine, Kai. I'm glad you talk to me about it because I feel like something is wrong about you being here. I can just tell your parents that you're good and that you don't need tutoring-,"
"Wait, wait, don't!" I cut in, looking at her with wide eyes. I can't let her do that.
"Kai, I can't just take the money that your parents gave me knowing well you yourself don't need teaching,"
I pouted. "But, please Natalie! If you let this go then my dad will send me to another tutor or whatever thing he set me up for. Please! At least let me hang out around here during those hours so that I could have my free time. About the money- you just take it. Treat it as my gift to you. Just help me with this. Please," I beg, looking into her eyes to gain some pity.
"Fine... but I'll split the money. The other half goes to you. I don't wanna take it all. About hanging out here, if you do, please just act like you're studying. My mom could report something to your parents if she finds out that something is off about our tutor session,"
"Agree! Study, yes!" I immediately answered, hugging her tightly. Thank god that now, I have time to myself in the afternoon. "Alright, alright. Hold your horses, kid," she laughed, then goes to put away her maths book. I sat there in front of her desk feeling grateful that I have such a kind tutor. If it were someone else, I don't think I could be this brave.
Talking about brave, how brave it is that Stan keeps checking up on us every twenty minutes? I'm not kidding, he literally and purposely checks upon us to see what we're up to. His room was in front of Natalie's and I could clearly hear the music that he plays every now and then. Natalie asked me if I wanted the music to stop but I said no. To be frank, I like his music taste. It matches his style. The picture of his face and childish attitude just tucked deep inside my head. I would smile occasionally from here and there and Natalie would ask me about it. His vibe was making me blush randomly.
"So, do you want to have dinner with us? My mom making us chicken fillet," Natalie said as she went to sit on her bed. I thought about the offer for a while and I concluded these things. One, if I do, I would get to know The Malik family better. Two, I can get to know Stan better. Three, I can get to know Stan even better. Did I mention that twice?
But, I feel like knowing Stan better would not get me anywhere since he doesn't even like me. He even said that he wouldn't want to hang out with me often. That still hurts my heart a little, and yes, I still dislike him. But I still like him. He's just... him.
I grinned widely at her. "Yeah, sure. I would love to,"
"Well then, then go, I need to the room to myself now. You can go sit in the living room while we wait for dinner. I think it's about ten minutes from now,"
"I... yeah, yeah. Okay! Aa... thanks!" I replied, then walking off to get out of her room. Once I get out, I close the door ever so carefully as I was in front of a room of someone that I wouldn't have attention on but it would be nice if I get one.
My feet approach its way to his room. His door was opened slightly and I could see some of the posters that he hangs on the walls. My eyes crept inside to see what he was doing with my fingers touching the white door gently to not make any noise. If people were to see me do this, they would think I'm being creepy but in my case, I was being a spy. A great spy.
Peeking inside, my eyes widen. I was met with a shirtless Stan laying down on his bed as he works his hot hand onto his manhood. My cheeks were flaming hot by seconds. I know I shouldn't watch this but it was hard to look away from someone so good-looking pleasuring himself. His eyes were closed tightly as his cheeks spoke another red. They were speaking to me, calling me to come in as well. Then something just made me feel skyrocketed.
"Kai...,"
At that blissful calling of my name, my fingers slipped and smack its way onto the doorknob, alerting everyone especially Stan. He immediately pulls his hand away and looks directly to where I stand. I couldn't do anything, I just stood there, feeling hot and horny. All because of this handsome buffoon who decided to masturbate while the door was open. Who even does that?
"Why are you standing there? Come in," spoke the male as the smirk started to went up to his lips. I was lost at words to answer what he just said. After seeing him, seeing how big... and how majestic it is in front of my eyes. How could I say anything?
"I... I... you were... I... I'm sorry, I should not be interrupting your moment,"
He chuckled, having both of his arms behind his head. "Were you? It seems you were enjoying the view... might as well help me get the job done," He spoke, patting the area beside him. That was my cue to leave. With nothing to say back, I turn around to leave for the living room but was hold off when he immediately got off from his bed and grabbed my wrist. Turning me around to face him, he pulled me towards him while my one of my free hand placed itself on his chest to keep us apart. "W-what are you doing, Stan? Let me go,"
"I like you," He suddenly spoke, putting me on silent mode.
"I like you Kai. What I said three days ago was a lie. I want to hang out with you," He repeated the corrupted sentences, making my brain shut down. I take a step back from the shirtless male in front of me. Why does this have to happen now?
"N-no you don't. You said-,"
"It's a lie, Kai. You're smart, you should have known that," He replied instantly.
I gasped. "But... you...,"
"Look, I kept thinking about you... all the time. I kept checking on you when you're with my sister because I think she might steal you from me. You even saw me doing... dirty stuff... while saying your name. I like you, Kai... even when you're just a boy," He explained, making my face pale out of the confusion of this new information that was given to me out of nowhere.
All of this was making my head spin in circles. The one that I like, just says that he likes me too. I was happy, extremely happy about the matter. But apart of me, was scared. I was frightened by how my world just goes with me. How what I wanted just came true. I hate the fact that this was even true but what just brings my hatred to another level was how everyone would react to this when it goes out in public. So all this time, he liked me. Yet he showed his likings towards me with all those teases, all those remarks about me making me fuming in anger and annoyance but at the same time likings to his attitude. What was this? Playing push and pull?
Snatching my hand away from his grip, I step back further.
"I... like you too,"
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